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Dr. Friedlander Awarded Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur of New Jersey

One of the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of New Jersey

Dr. Friedlander is honored to be selected as one of the Top 25 of New Jersey’s Leading Women Entrepreneurs (LWE) of 2013.The women chosen, who represent industries such as Technology, Construction, Law, Finance, Marketing, Healthcare and many others, generate 1 billion dollars in estimated combined revenue. In 2012, they employed close to 10,000 people . These numbers are staggering considering that in 2012 the unemployment rate in NJ was 9-10 %. Research shows that by 2018 women entrepreneurs will be responsible for creating 5.5 billion new jobs nationwide. The awardees are all actively involved in social advocacy programs and dedicate their time to supporting over 1800 nonprofit organizations.Dr. Friedlander is proud to be recognized among such a diverse group of women who have demonstrated excellence in Market Potential, Innovation, Advocacy for Women and Community Involvement.

The Leading Women Entrepreneurs Initiative was developed in 2011 for the purpose of acknowledging female, business owners who exhibit outstanding performance in four areas: market potential, innovation, community involvement and advocacy for women.

The women chosen are leaders among the women in business in our state. Intelligent, creative, ambitious and socially conscious, these women are part of the wave of entrepreneurs rising in New Jersey and across the country.